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The Robots Are (Not) Coming: How Wearable Technology Augments But Doesn't Replace Human Labor w/ Tracy Hansen

The Manufacturing Executive · 4 Aug 2020 · 27m · Episode 8

What this episode covers

Tracy Hansen, president of North America and global CMO for ProGlove, explains how wearable digital interfaces augment human labor in manufacturing and logistics rather than replacing it. She details ProGlove’s lightweight hand-worn scanners and proximity sensors, citing customers like BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, and Amazon. Hansen argues against 'excessive automation,' using Apple’s decade-long struggle to automate iPhone assembly as proof that human dexterity and critical thinking remain essential. She emphasizes that the key to efficiency and safety is balancing robotics with human-centric technology.

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companies scaling up

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ProGlove, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Amazon, Apple, Tesla, Intel
Products
Fitbit, PG Connect

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